NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2 – Three Positions, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12206

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program:
To be eligible for appointment, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in child and family studies, counseling and community psychology, creative arts therapy, criminal justice, health administration, hospital administration, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, psychoanalysis, psychology, public administration, public health, public policy, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, or special education AND three years of professional clinical or administrative experience in a federal or state operated, licensed, certified, or funded mental health program.

A master's degree in child and family studies, counseling and community psychology, creative arts therapy, criminal justice, health administration, hospital administration, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, psychoanalysis, psychology, public administration, public health, public policy, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, or special education can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a qualifying title within two salary grades or one M-grade of the Grade 23 level.

55b/c Opportunity:
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. In addition to a current 55b/c eligibility letter, candidates must possess a Bachelor's or higher degree in child and family studies, counseling and community psychology, creative arts therapy, criminal justice, health administration, hospital administration, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, psychoanalysis, psychology, public administration, public health, public policy, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, or special education AND three years of professional clinical or administrative experience in a mental health program. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter with your application.

Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill three (3) Mental Health Program Specialist 2 positions in the Office of Quality Improvement, Clinical Risk Management unit. The MHPS2 will be part of a multi-disciplinary teams of professionals focused on improving care and care transitions for individuals with complex needs throughout the continuum of care. The Office works extensively with the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Beginning June 30, 2013, additional processing of incident activity became a requirement. There is a body of work that is completed in this area including approving and providing oversight of OMH state operated and licensed provider submitted Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and OMH's management of the Justice Center's Administrative Action Reporting Mechanisms (AARM) activities. These positions will also work with the newly created Office of Hospital Care and Community Transitions (OHCCT).
Regular travel is required.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Clinical Risk Reviewers (CRR/MHPS2) will report to established regional Clinical Risk Managers (CRM/MHPS 3s), who will work as a team to provide oversight of State and local hospital-based and community mental health programs with regards to incident management.
• Analyze incident data and findings to identify areas needing intervention and technical assistance.
• Provide enhanced training and technical assistance in incident reporting, conducting investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action plan development, and best practices related to Incident Review Committee implementation.
• Conduct a focused review of policies and procedures, including incident management and restraint/seclusion. If deficiencies are noted, the CRM Team will work with the hospital to revise the policy to align with regulatory requirements and ensure staff training.
• Conduct on-site investigations and site visits.
• Act as the Clinical Risk Management liaisons to the Office of Hospital Care and Community Transitions (OHCCT).

Additional Comments Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jackie Kalney

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street OMH Central Office

44 Holland Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #166452 in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.